The European Union had a chance to curtail one of the most intrusive bills it has ever seen on Thursday, but citizens will have to wait even longer to find out their fate.
The potential law in question is a debate on “rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse” in online communications. If passed, the legislation would have cascading effects on the privacy of the average citizen.
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Originally proposed in May 2022, the proposal has bounced around for more than four years. On Thursday, lawmakers once again voted to send the bill back to the Council of the EU, which represents the governments of the member states.
Members needed at least 361 votes to reject the bill, and even though they voted in a
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